Hey I understand. I believe in Christian liberty, so I’m not going to beat any Christian up for taking a different view. My view may be wrong, but I’m leaning on my understanding of Scripture, not my own philosophy that sounds right to my fallen ears. I’ll keep praying about what God would have me do.
I’ll point out a few more things. First, the original Greek word used by Paul for minister is the same for both types of ministers. Second, I don’t think Romney meets the standards God set out for Israel’s leaders in the Old Testament either because he’s a fundamentally dishonest man. Many on the right have sudden amnesia where Romney’s integrity is concerned.
As I said, I’m not going slam Christians who support him but I cannot support him in good conscience. I’m done settling for lesser evils. I should have made the same stand with McCain.
Last thought: This universe isn’t in human hands, it’s in the Lord’s. Scripture is clear that God is absolutely sovereign and He does reign over the whole world. The Lord does not change. And Christ is seated at His right hand, ruling and reigning today. Acts 2:32-35, Heb.10:12, Eph. 1:20, 1 Pt. 3:22. He is now functioning in his high priestly ministry Rom.8:34; Heb. 4:14-16, 7:24-25.
All things are under His rule and control, and nothing happens in this Universe without His direction or permission. He is a God Who works, not just some things, but all things after the counsel of His own will (see Eph. 1:11). God’s purpose is all-inclusive and is never thwarted (see Isa. 46:11). Nothing Takes Him by Surprise
“It is not merely that God has the power and right to govern all things but that He does so always and without exception.” - John Piper
God determines whatsoever comes to pass:
Proverbs 16:1, 4, 7, 9, 33; 20:24; 21:1, Jeremiah 10:23, Lamentations 3:37, 38, Amos 3:6, Acts 17:26-27, Daniel 2:21; 4:35, Psalm 139:16, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 11:36 John 3:27, Job 12:9-10; 14:5
God is sovereign over (ordains) evil, sin, and calamity (Obama) without ever being guilty of wrong:
Isaiah 44:18; 45:7; 19:2; 63:17, Job chapters 1 and 2; especially Job 1:11-12, 21-22; 2:3, 10 and Job 12:9-10; 42:11, Psalm 105:25, Exodus 4:11, 21; 7:2-4, 13, 22; 10:27 Romans 9:17, 18-23, 1 Kings 22:19-23, 1 Chronicles 21:1 with 2 Samuel 24:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:11, 12, Genesis 45:5-8; 50:20, Revelation 17:17; 13:5; 13:7, Acts 2:23; 3:18; 4:27, 28, Luke 22:22, John 13:27-31; 19:11
“I’m done settling for lesser evils. I should have made the same stand with McCain.”
Palin was the lure. McCain was the hook. Not biting this time.